Bookshelf Meaning in English

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US

ˈbʊkˌʃɛɫf

BOOK-shelf

UK

bˈʊkʃɛlf

BOOK-shelf

Definition

A shelf or piece of furniture used for holding or displaying books.

Usage & Nuances

'Bookshelf' can refer to a single shelf or an entire unit with multiple shelves for books. Common collocations: 'on the bookshelf', 'fill a bookshelf', 'bookshelf full of...'. Not to be confused with 'bookcase', which usually refers to a larger piece of furniture.

• Spanish: estantería - librero (mueble para libros)
• Portuguese (BR): estante de livros - prateleira de livros
• Portuguese (PT): estante de livros - prateleira de livros
• Chinese (Simplified): 书架
• Chinese (Traditional): 書架
• Hindi: किताबों की अलमारी - पुस्तक शेल्फ
• Arabic: رف للكتب - مكتبة (لوضع الكتب)
• Bengali: বুকশেলফ - বইয়ের তাক
• Russian: книжная полка
• Japanese: 本棚
• Vietnamese: kệ sách
• Korean: 책꽂이 - 책장
• Turkish: kitap rafı
• Urdu: کتب خانہ کا شیلف - کتابوں کی الماری
• Indonesian: rak buku

Example Sentences

I put my favorite stories on the bookshelf.

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The bookshelf is next to the window.

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He built a new bookshelf for his room.

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My bookshelf is overflowing; I need to get rid of some books.

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She keeps pictures and souvenirs on her bookshelf along with her novels.

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If you’re looking for the dictionary, check the top bookshelf.

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